Provincial Institute of Technology and Art - Record Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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AERD 1 ALBERT STEPHENSON Red Deer Popular with the Aero students, but the in¬ structors seem to view “Pinkie” as one of life’s little problems. His ambitions are many and varied, and seem to be centered on the second floor. RONNIE THOMAS Mannville Hardwork will ne’er put him to shame, In shop, or theory, or hockey game; Our opinion: Aero is his great mistake, A clergyman “Doc Stump” would make. KEN TOMPKINS Coal Valley Ken is always happy, even when he gets his pants ripped from stem to stern playing hockey. Ken decided to be an Air Engineer and work up, rather than a coal engineer and work down. TOM WALLWORK Humbolt, Sask. His hobby being photography, Wally gazed at his proof in amazement, saying: “Is that me ? ’ ’ Badminton, tennis and the Aero ‘ 1 Lit ’ ’ are among his activities. Wally was a plumber in Humbolt. BOB WAYNE Calgary Bob first kicked against the injustices of this world in Sudbury, Ontario. Favorite occupa¬ tion is—selling pictures at exorbitant prices. Ambition—to design aeroplanes. BILL WEBSTER Calgary Bill emitted his first yell in Calgary, May 8, 1919. His favorite expression is: “I don’t feel like work this afternoon. ’ ’ All his spare time is devoted to eating, sleeping and dancing. THE FEEL OF PDWER By Jim McGinness TT IIERE is an ufiusual stir in the Aero shop. Hasty glances are directed from jobs towards the new engine stand, on which the Wright Wirlwind, J-5, is being mounted for testing. Everyone wants to see it start, see it run, operate the throttle and other con¬ trols, just to feel the power that the roaring engine gives. The J-5 is an interest in that shop, perhaps because it is the most modern engine in the shop, perhaps because it is practically new or because it is the largest radial type at Tech. People like to see a radial operate. They come to look and wonder how this wonderful piece of engineering was brought about. The Aeros have looked inside and still they find it interesting. The throb of power output of those nine rhdial, air-cooled cylinders is music to the ears of an Aero. The new engine test stand, the new engine, the shining metal propeller, all have a great attraction. The prop, is turned. The cry, “contract,” and the answer, “contact,” holds a tension in everyone. There is a “pop,” a “bang,” and it starts with a roar, everybody breaths more easily as the engine roars on, a steady pene¬ trating throb of power, inspiring, calling, answering questions long ago asked: our modern aircraft engine today, the engine of perfec¬ tion and power. “To err is human, but to keep it up is foolish.” —Thackeray. A TIMELY TOPIC These Late Excuses have been complied as a guide for future Techites: ‘ ‘ Street car was passing 10th Street and I had to wait to let it go by. ’ ’ “Slipped back twice trying to climb the hill on the front approach. ’ ’ “Failure of portly pedestrian to give me half the sidewalk after coughing twice to warn him of my speedy approach.” “Neglected to allow for longitudinal expansion due to an over¬ night Chinook.” 1 ‘ Landlady miscounted and supplied an extra piece of toast. ’ ’ May the above stand all needy ones in good stead. For myself, I scorn to be so superficial and prefer to following technique: “I was late because I arrived after the last bell had gone.” (Don’t ask me where it had gone as that is your responsibility.) This excuse is not usually well received so I have evolved a few more ob¬ servations which when viewed as a whole deceive everyone into think¬ ing that I am not merely lepeating the fact that I was late because I was late. So I add, ‘ ‘ Because I left mv lodgings later that usual ’ ’ If I think someone will still say “Why?” I add, “Because I got up later than usual.” Three “whys” come easily to an instructor, so I add, “Because I retired later than usual.” That usually finishes the “Why” business. If it doesn’t I have at least reached a point from whieh I can “Because” my way back to where one of the “Why” party is to blame. I have then reached a logical conclusion and can silence them forever by saying, “Why did you slip up there?” Page sixteen

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BILL LUXTON The skiing guide from the mountains who came to Tech, to become an air engineer. His ambition is to own a car which will use water instead of gas. BILL MARTIN Rocky Mountain House “Pee Wee’’ was born in Saskatchewan, and moved to a farm at ‘ ‘ Rocky. ” He is a quiet but mischievous chap. He does good work in the shop but spends the noon hours tussling with McIntosh in the corridors. WARREN MULLER Munson “Tiny’’ is a good worker. He is the woman- hater of the Aero shop. A good defenceman, if he would only turn up for the games. Warren has one virtue — he always has his homework done. EARL McDONALD Bellevue “Mac’’ is the lady-killer of the Aero class. A familiar scene — Earl between two girls. Favorite occupation—cracking jokes. A good worker who gets good marks. bill McIntosh calgaky Bill is the long-legged desperado of the Aero class. He claims a liking for the long sunny month of June, but we know different. Don’t we, Mae ? GEORGE PACKER Penhold Before coming to Tech, George was a carpenter. He stays in at night, works hard, and is certain to succeed. His ambition is to fly for the R.A.F. George is a member of the Dramatic Club. HOWARD PEOHLMAN Edmonton ‘ ‘ Banker ’ ’ has a very generous disposition. He will lend anything from cash to inside in¬ formation on cars. His main activity is roll¬ ing cigarettes. He plays tennis. Hopes to become an aero engineer. 1 LESLIE PETA Wrentham Leslie takes an interest in basketball, hockey and gym. His good nature makes him popular with his classmates. His ambition is to get into the R.A.F. GEORGE REID Cremona ‘ ‘ Floogie, ’ ’ one of the hard workers in the Aero shop, play ' s baseball, skis and swims. Favorite expression: ‘ ‘ Have you the answer, Stewart ? ’ ’ Is an ardent student of mathematics. KEN RIDLEY Acme “Squirtie” or “Half-pint’’ is the life of the Math, class. His ambition is to lead to victory the Aero IB hockey team. Favorite expression is: “ Contact, let her rip! ’ ’ FRANK ROUTLEDGE Lougheed In the year of Our Lord, 1919, there was a boy born into this world near Lougheed, and lo and behold, here he is. A talkative fellow, he works sometimes, too. ALEC SHAPIRO Calgary From out the gloom came “ Canonball, ’ ’ And joined our Aero game, The cider-drinking Samuel Green of “Broken Dishes” fame; To be, we hear (and also fear) an Aero Engineer. IAN SHAW Calgary Ian, an ex-Art student, decided to seek a higher level and so we find him in the Aero class. Favorite expression: “Anything I can do for MICHAEL SMITH Calgary ‘ ‘ Mike ’ ’ is the grease monkey of the Aero shop. He is a happy-go-lucky hard worker. Physics is his chief source of grief. Ambition —to be a hockey player. Hobby—paint scrap¬ ing. Page fifteen

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AERD 2 J. A. BASTIAN Hinton Bastian has taken an active part in the social activities of the Institute. He has a new ex¬ pression every week. Is good-natured and very popular. Hobby—surveying at 40° below zero. ALLEN BERBINGTON Calgary “Butch” came to Tech, last year to learn aeronautics and feminine psychology. So far he has learned some aeronautics, but no psychology. He specializes in sound effects. K. D. BIRLEY Fort St. John, B.C. Hails from Fort St. John, B.C. Is known as a hard worker and a hard hitter. Hobby—box¬ ing. Ambition — to join the R.C.A.F. Well liked by all. W. S. BLACKWOOD Calgary Blackwood’s main ambition is to learn to fly so he can deliver his papers in the winged bullet which he is designing. Favorite pastime is matching pennies with MacCallum. MARK BYRNE Waskatenau Mark is one of those happy-go-iueky fellows who seems to get his work done with the least worry and effort. He is well liked by every¬ one. Mark sold the advertising for both the Year Book and the Emery Weal. W. C. DOWNEY Strathmore “Dagwood” is one of the outstanding hockey players of Tech, and an all-round athlete. He was Athletic Chairman for the fall term. Is an expert in the shop. FRED FARMER Calgary Definitely the best rooter for the basketball team. Bolsters the Aero morale whenever it wanes. Fred will long be remembered for his portrayal of “Little Nell.” BILL GOODWIN Calgary Bill, the youngster of the class, was born in Calgary in 1920 and completed his schooling at Crescent Heights. He takes an active part in all sports and is quite a “whiz” on the dance floor. C. M. HORNE Vermilion The sleepyhead of Aero 2. Loves dancing and riding in Coleman’s car. Very athletically minded and attends all hockey and basketball games. RAY JOYCE Dodsland, Sask. One of the strong silent type with a grand sense of humor, Ray is a combination of garage mechanic and air engineer, and excels at both. A. KONKIN Cheadle Konkin is a quiet student who bothers no one and minds his own business. His chief interest is in hockey and he attends most games. His hobby is playing milkman with his brot her. JACK LeBRECQUE Calgary Born in Calgary in 1919, Jack is a racing- pigeon enthusiast. He is noticeably bright in class. Intends to find a future in aeroplane production. W. F. MacCALLUM Gleichen Very particular that it is spelled “Mac.” Knoivn around the Rolls as “Half.” We wonder why. His ancestors came from “the land of the heather.” D. B. MACKEY Nanton Iiails from Nanton. He is interested in all inter-class activities and is one of the main props of the Emery Weal: namely, the Scandal Editor. His main ambition—to cut a figure 8 on skates. Page seventeen